Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished the college football season as the national championship runner-up following a 34-23 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Notre Dame capped off the season with a 14-2 record.

The minus-20 wind chill didn't deter some fans from celebrating Notre Dame football's return home from Atlanta on Tuesday.

One Notre Dame football player that improved their draft stock during Monday's national championship game is quarterback Riley Leonard. Leonard didn't have a big season by any means, but he did play a good game against Ohio State as he was 22-31 for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Leonard was a big part of the comeback.

Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. More: 3 Wolverines, 3 ex-Spartans make ESPN list of top 100 college football players from '24-25

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including all-time meetings, head-to-head records and more:

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

Big-time college football has rarely been king in New England, a region long dominated by pro sports. But when Notre Dame takes on Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday night, there will be plenty of Massachusetts natives, at least on one sideline.

Following kicker Jaden Fielding's field goal to stretch Ohio State lead to 11, the Buckeyes (14-2, 7-2 Big Ten) sideline celebrated in a frenzy, understanding that they were closing in on a national championship title against Notre Dame (14-2).

After a gritty and hard-fought season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reached the College Football Playoff National Championship, falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 34-23. The Fighting Irish opened the game with an 18-play drive but could not overcome a team they haven’t defeated since 1936.

Navy was undefeated and ranked 24th when Notre Dame pasted the Midshipmen in East Rutherford. Ranked wins are always nice but when some of the national media loudly picks against you and you win by 37, things taste a little more sweet.

A star offensive lineman exits Notre Dame after a stellar season, raising questions about the team’s future depth.